Outline

Steroid Policy In Baseball

A. Attention-getter
1. Steroid statistics in Major League Baseball

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B. Preview main points
1.History of steroids in MLB and conflicts faced

2.Congressional involvement in MLB steroid use

3.Changes made in the steroid policy 4.Current Policy, views and problems with it

Transition sentence goes here) C. Thesis statement
1.The steroid policy in Major League Baseball has been a contravercial issue that has recently been brought to attention.

(you may also put the thesis before the preview if you find it to be a better flow for your paper)
II. Body
A. Body paragraph #1 (first proof of your thesis statement)
1. Topic sentence
a. Known steroids in MLB has had a short history just recently becoming a controversial topic.

2. Supporting details (proof of topic sentence; be specific with details and have enough information)
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B. Body paragraph #1 (second proof of your thesis statement)
1. Topic sentence
a.Congress has just recently intervened in the steroid issue.

2. Supporting details (proof of topic sentence; be specific with details and have enough information)
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C. Body paragraph #1 (third proof of your thesis statement)
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a.Over the last few decade, policies have been set in MLB to limit and stop steroid use.

2. Supporting details (proof of topic sentence; be specific with details and have enough information)
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D. Body Paragraph
1.Topic Sentence
a.The current policy was set in place x years ago and is a controversial issue
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III. Conclusion
A. Re-state thesis
1.The steroid policy in Major League Baseball has been a contravercial issue that has recently been brought to attention.

B. Review main points
1.History of steroids in MLB and conflicts faced
2.Congressional involvement in MLB steroid use
3.Changes made in the steroid policy

4.Current Policy, views and problems with it
Transition sentence goes here) C. Attention-"goer" (sometimes called the "clincher")
1.Quote

Outline

Steroid Policy In Baseball

A. Attention-getter
1. Steroid statistics in Major League Baseball

Transition sentence goes here) B. Preview main points
1.

2.

3.

Transition sentence goes here) C. Thesis statement
1.

(you may also put the thesis before the preview if you find it to be a better flow for your paper)
II. Body
A. Body paragraph #1 (first proof of your thesis statement)
1. Topic sentence
a.

2. Supporting details (proof of topic sentence; be specific with details and have enough information)
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f. ______________________________________________________________________
B. Body paragraph #1 (second proof of your thesis statement)
1. Topic sentence
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2. Supporting details (proof of topic sentence; be specific with details and have enough information)
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f. ______________________________________________________________________

C. Body paragraph #1 (third proof of your thesis statement)
1. Topic sentence
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2. Supporting details (proof of topic sentence; be specific with details and have enough information)
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III. Conclusion
A. Re-state thesis
1. ________________________________________(Transition sentence goes here) B. Review main points
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Transition sentence goes here) C. Attention-"goer" (sometimes called the "clincher")
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CHOMP 4

Rob Manfred of Major League Baseball stated that the union must accept any changes in the steroid policy. Manfred said that Major League Baseball is currently in talks with the union on the changing of the policy. No players in the union has called to open up the required collective bargaining agreement to change any part of the steroid policy. Chuck LaMar believes players should be tested for all kinds of drugs, even though the players union would not go for it.

CHOMP 3

Sandy Alomar Jr. says fans don't understand the physical and mental toll the games takes on you and drives some players into using steroids. Steroids can have an unhealthy mental and physical effect on the human body. A problem with athletes taking them is addiction. If an athlete becomes too addicted to the steroids, the athlete may not believe he or she can perform without the steroid in their system. A heavy abuser will develop a tolerance over time and eventually need more and more of the drug to get the same result.

CHOMP 2

Sometime within a month the new policy will be set into place, expanding the banned substances list. Bud Selig has already put in place a policy in the minor leagues of the MLB which was a trial for the MLB version. Under that policy players all year would receive random tests for steroids. Penalties for violation range from 15 games for a first offense all the way to a lifetime ban if a player tests positive a fifth time.

CHOMP 1

On January 14th Commissioner Bud Selig and union leader Donald Fehr announced a new steroid testing policy. A change in the policy is the 10 day penalty given without pay for a first offense. The 10 day penalty is an upgrade from the original punishment which included no suspension.

Annotations

Mellinger, Sam. "Double-Standard? Steroids in the NFL vs. Steroids in Baseball." Kansas City Star 11 Jan 2007 .

Sam Mellinger, a sports writer for the Kansas City Star interviewed Major League Baseball players as well as a professor in the field of drugs and sports. The author finds the topic supported by baseball fans who are opposed to cheating. The NFL’s steroid policy was implemented before the MLB’s and is harsher than the MLB policy.

Weir, Tom. "Drug-Free Sports Might Be Thing Of Past." USA Today 07 Dec 2004:

Tom Weir is a sports writer from USA Today, he uses interviews from professors in the drugs in sport field and professional sports players to test his hypotheses that clean sports are no longer around. The author finds support in the fan base, 91% of fans agree that there should be steroid testing. The article is much like Sam Mellinger’s article on steroids in the NFL and MLB.

Erik Brady, Dick Patrick, and Andrea Stone. "Congress." USA Today 22 Jun 2005 .

The authors are sports writers for USA Today, they use interviews with congress people to prove their point that congress is becoming stricter on steroid penalties. The hypothesis is supported by the people who are against steroids in sports. The article relates to the title by telling about the steroid bills trying to be passed in congress.

Dodd, Mike. "Steroids Controversy Burgeons." USA Today 02 Mar 2004 .

Mike Dodd is a writer for USA Today, he uses quotes and interviews from coaches and players on the steroid subject. Players and coaches believe that all players should be tested for everything. The article is about players’ thoughts on the steroid policy compared to the article about congress’ thoughts.

Frias, Carlos. "Amphetamines and Baseball: The Test Players Fear." Palm Beach Post 02 Apr 2006 .

The author is a writer at The Palm Beach Post use statistics and quotes to support the hypothesis that many players use performance enhancing drugs and try to avoid tests. The article is similar to most of the rest of my others.

Thomaselli, Rich. Advertising Age Vol.76, Iss. 7; pg. S6, 1 pgs14 Feb 2005 .

Rich Thomaselli is a writer for the Advertising Age Rich uses quotes and statistics to support the hypothesis that players who take steroids make the MLB money by making games more exciting. The article is different than the rest because of the focus on entertainment by taking steroids.

Snow, Chris. "MLB Steroid Policy Outlined." The Boston Globe 14 Jan 2005 .

Chris Snow is a writer for the Boston Globe. He uses quotes and facts to explain the new steroid policy in Major League Baseball. The fans of baseball are the audience and most want change in the steroid policy. The article goes over the whole MLB steroid policy and people’s reactions to it.

Bodley, Hal. "Baseball officials announce tougher steroids policy." USA Today 12 Jan 2005 .

Hal Bodley is a sports writer for the magazine USA Today. The author uses player reactions as well as others to explain the new steroid policy. There is a positive reaction from fans, coaches, officials and most players. The article reviews the steroid policy much like the previous article.